AAA Sportsmanship Manual - Arkansas Activities Association

Sample announcements for use after lineups are introduced—introduce officials
The officials for tonight’s game are (names of officials). These individuals are registered by the Arkansas
Officials Association. Their experience qualifies them to administer the rules of the game.
An attitude of good sportsmanship should be upheld by all spectators, players, and coaches, no
matter what their personal feelings or loyalties may be in this contest.
Sample announcement after the National Anthem
The team, coaches, cheerleaders, student body, and fans of _______High School extend to each of
you a big welcome! We are pleased that you could be here (tonight/today) as our guests.
_________High School and _________ High School are members of the Arkansas Activities Association
and abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the association to maintain and improve
high standards of conduct, competition, and relations with member schools. These are high
school athletes who are performing here (tonight/today). They are friendly rivals as members of opposing
teams; they are not enemies. This basically is the theme of interscholastic activities…the
idea of friendly competition. This attitude of sportsmanship should be reflected by all spectators, no
matter what their personal feelings of loyalty may be to one of the other teams in (tonight’s/today’s)
contest.
Sample In-game Announcements
Please remember that sportsmanship is a top priority of our school and the Arkansas Activities Association.
Your admission to this event entitles you to enjoy the skills of our student-athletes in an educational
setting. Please give all athletes your positive support and encouragement. Booing, taunting,
or derogatory remarks directed towards opponents and/or officials is unsportsmanlike and unacceptable.
Admission to interscholastic events is a privilege, and with that privilege comes responsibility—
responsibility to conduct oneself that keeps the game an enjoyable experience for everyone. (Name
of school) reminds you to practice good sportsmanship at all times.
As members of the Arkansas Activities Association, we remind you that the educational objectives of
our school, which include the development of good sportsmanship, are a top priority. Your support
of the values of respect and good citizenship is appreciated.
Fans, did you know that good sportsmanship equals good performance? High school athletes know
it. Fans in the stands applaud it. Respect for players, coaches, fans, and officials sends a message
athletes carry with them on and off the field of competition. Let’s support our team with good sportsmanship.
Win or lose, the name of the game is sportsmanship in high school athletics. “Good sports are winners
no matter what the score” is the lesson learned on the playing field and in the stands. Support
high school athletics with good sportsmanship.
Good sports are winners, no matter what the score. And good sportsmanship is everyone’s responsibility.
You keep the standards high and the game enjoyable for all by showing respect for players,
coaches, and officials. (Name of school) thanks you for being good sports.
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